Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:36PM CDT until May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 535 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northeast of
Blue Rapids, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At At 5:28 PM,
emergency management reported a tornado east of Blue Rapids.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Beattie, Vermillion, and Oketo.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Marshall, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: